Montreal Latest News

• Feds open to supporting elements of Divorce Act amendments, but fate unclear

  Bill C-223, introduced by Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner, would amend the Divorce Act to curb parental alienation claims, among other changes.

  Politics

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• How the latest interest rate hike could affect everyday Canadians

  While Wednesday's hike is less significant than those that followed the pandemic, experts say people who are already struggling to make ends meet will feel the burden first.

  Economy

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• Liberals keep B.C. oil tanker ban in place, vote down Conservative bill

  The Conservatives have argued the law is undermining Canada's prosperity by limiting the potential for oil exports from B.C.'s northern coast to international markets.

  Canada

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• King Charles faces calls for apology, slavery reparations on Caribbean tour

  The visit marks King Charles' first official trip to the Bahamas as king, during which the government closed all public schools on the island of New Providence to welcome him.

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• ‘Godzilla’ El Nino set to bring warmer, drier temperatures to Canada

  Water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean where El NIno forms would typically be at least 0.5 C above normal, but this year it's at 3.5 C.

  Canada

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• AI agents banned by several of Canada’s biggest banks as fears grow

  Some of Canada's biggest banks say they are now banning AI agents, like Meta's Muse, while others are taking initial steps to limit them.

  Consumer

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• Empty WestJet plane, catering truck collide at Toronto Pearson airport

  No flight crew or passengers were on board when the collision occurred, and the Transportation Safety Board said there was 'no intention of flight.'

  Canada

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• Man detained after Prince Albert of Monaco’s relative found dead

  Antoine de Massy, the son of Christian de Massy, Prince Albert II's first cousin, was found dead on Oct. 25 in a park near the Villa Sauber in Monaco. He was 29.

  Crime

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• Stelco owner hopes to recall laid-off steelworkers before Christmas

  Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. CEO Lourenco Goncalves says he hopes to bring back laid-off Stelco workers before Christmas if a plan to increase Canadian sales succeeds.

  Economy

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• Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report says

  A new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12.

  Health

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• Hundreds of cruise passengers left stranded as fuel costs halt 3-year voyage

  The MV Odyssey set sail on its three-year journey two years ago and was billed as combining maritime living with global travel. It is currently docked in Cambodia.

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• Cheerios is now rolling out resealable bags in its cereal boxes

  A new partnership with Cheerios and Ziploc is bringing a resealable bag to the cereal's traditional box to help keep cereal fresher longer.

  Consumer

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• Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during trip to Las Vegas

  The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Irene Miller was arrested on four counts of child neglect without bodily harm and booked into Orange County jaiil.

  Crime

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• Unclear whether Quebec premier will attend EU summit in Montreal

  The summit, which aims to strengthen political partnership between Canada and the EU, will be held in Montreal on Thursday and Friday.

  Politics

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• ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson loses appeal of rape conviction

  The three-judge panel unanimously found that Masterson had failed to demonstrate that the lower court made errors that would warrant granting him a new trial.

  Crime

  7 hours
• Canada not near trade deal with U.S. before midterms, Carney says

  The tariffs have also been a sticking point for the U.S. heading into the midterms, with some Republican candidates who previously applauded them changing their stance.

  Canada

  7 hours
• Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

  Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.

  Canada

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• Quebec government says it plans to end the time change

  Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wrote on social media on Wednesday that Quebecers will most likely set their clocks back one hour for the final time this weekend.

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• Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife’ actor, dead at 80

  'Susan was my friend and working with her brought such laughter, community and family to the stage at the Ed Sullivan theater,' 'Kate and Allie' star Jane Curtin said.

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• 24 Sussex restoration campaign secures $5.7M as public appeal launches

  The Rideau Hall Foundation said Wednesday that more than 4,000 contributions have been made toward its $50-million fundraising goal.

  Canada

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• Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be ‘catastrophic,’ Honda exec says

  A pending increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and auto imports from Canada starting Jan. 1 would be 'catastrophic' for the industry, a Honda Motor executive said on Tuesday.

  Economy

  9 hours
• Russia-Ukraine ceasefire holds in southern Ukraine city, officials say

  A planned ceasefire in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere.

  World

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• Stocks held steady after the Fed says it won’t raise interest rates

  The bond market swung, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise its main interest rate to bring down high inflation.

  Money

  9 hours
• Bank of Canada says its interest rate hike is ‘not going to feel good’

  The Bank of Canada hiked interest rates by 0.25 per cent on Wednesday to 2.5 per cent, marking the first change to its benchmark in a year and the first increase in three years.

  Economy

  10 hours
• 6 Canadians injured in Spain train crash that killed 68, minister says

  'It was a high-speed impact, so we are expecting this to be a tragedy,' said Spain's health minister on Wednesday as death tolls soared.

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